Jim Carrey will receive an honorary César Award in February. “Jim Carrey was also the subject of the Emmy Award-nominated documentary Jim + Andy. News: "I think whenever you step away from something, even if it's something you love, you get a new appreciation for it. The Dumb and Dumber star also admitted that he decided to return to his career on screen because he "needed" the money. “I feel like – and this is something you might never hear another celebrity say as long as time exists – I have enough.